Symptoms, remedies, treatments and care for Anemia

Anemia

Anemia is a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness. Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen. When there are too few or abnormal red blood cells, or if hemoglobin is abnormal or low, the cells in the body cannot get enough oxygen to function properly.

Symptoms of anemia may include Paleness of skin, fast or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, headache and light-headedness.

There are many types of anemia which are very different in their causes and treatments. Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common type, is very treatable with diet changes and iron supplements. However, some types of anemia may present lifelong health problems.